Scrabble clubs cater for players of all abilities. New players
are always welcomed and are usually permitted to use reference books
while playing while they become accustomed to the new experience of
competitive play, and with a new dictionary.

Clubs usually charge a small fee (a few dollars) to cover the
equipment, venue hire and coffee and biscuits. Some award small prizes
for achievements. But the stakes are generally low and it's as much a
social occasion as a competitive one.